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the 40-foot line from the Kuakini Highway right of way. Mr. Emler was satisfied with <br />the location. <br />In response to Commissioner Watanabe’s query, Director Yuen said that he did not have <br />a problem eliminating the current Condition 7 since this is a parking lot and no structures <br />are included. <br />Commissioner Siracusa expressed her concern, based on the comment letter from the <br />Department of Public Works, about possibly approving this application without making <br />sure there will be no flooding problems. Commissioner Watanabe pointed out that the <br />matter is sufficiently addressed in Condition 6. <br />The applicant’s representatives, John Parazette and Gregory Mooers, were in attendance. <br />Mr. Mooers stated that the project has been engineered, that a drainage study has been <br />done and that drywells are shown on the site plan. <br />In response to Commissioner Iwashita’s inquiry, Mr. Mooers confirmed that the proposed <br />power house is outside of the AE Flood Zone. <br />There was no one from the public wishing to testify on his agenda item. <br />It was moved by Commissioner Watanabe and seconded by Commissioner McCall to <br />approve the request based on the Planning Director’s recommendations and replacing the <br />current Condition 7 with the new Condition 7 with regard to a Letter of Map Change. A <br />roll call vote was taken and motion carried with seven ayes (Watanabe, McCall, Graham, <br />Iwashita, Rho, Siracusa and Alameda) and two absent and excused (Galdones and <br />Salavea). <br />SMA 05-005 The Commission took this item up at 2:21 p.m. with <br />SUNSTONE KONA, approximately 2 people from the public in attendance. <br />LLC <br />ND <br />KAHULUI 2, <br />NORTH KONA <br />APPLICANTS: SUNSTONE KONA, LLC (SMA 05-005) <br />Discussion and action on the Hearings Officer’s report on Special Management Area <br />(SMA) Use Permit to allow the development of 289 multiple-family residential units and <br />related improvements, including associated commercial space. The property is bordered <br />by Alii Drive and Kuakini Highway, approximately 1,040 feet south of the Lunapule <br />nd <br />Road-Alii Drive intersection, Kahului 2, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: 7-5-19:1. <br />(SEE EXHIBIT B) <br />RECESSED The Chair called a short recess at 4:15 p.m. <br />RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 4:25 p.m. <br />5 <br /> <br />